2006 Ford Escape vs. 1967 Plymouth Fury
To start off, 2006 Ford Escape is newer by 39 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1967 Plymouth Fury. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1967 Plymouth Fury would be higher. At 6,295 cc (8 cylinders), 1967 Plymouth Fury is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1967 Plymouth Fury (326 HP @ 4800 RPM) has 173 more horse power than 2006 Ford Escape. (153 HP @ 5800 RPM) In normal driving conditions, 1967 Plymouth Fury should accelerate faster than 2006 Ford Escape. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1967 Plymouth Fury weights approximately 244 kg more than 2006 Ford Escape. So despite on having greater horse power, its additional weight may have an impact towards its acceleration in comparison.
Because 1967 Plymouth Fury is rear wheel drive (RWD), it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, it will be much easier to do with 1967 Plymouth Fury. However, in wet, icy, snow, or gravel driving conditions, 2006 Ford Escape, being front wheel drive (FWD), will offer much better control with better grip. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1967 Plymouth Fury (577 Nm @ 2800 RPM) has 371 more torque (in Nm) than 2006 Ford Escape. (206 Nm @ 4250 RPM). This means 1967 Plymouth Fury will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 2006 Ford Escape.
Compare all specifications:
| 2006 Ford Escape | 1967 Plymouth Fury | |
| Make | Ford | Plymouth |
| Model | Escape | Fury |
| Year Released | 2006 | 1967 |
| Body Type | SUV | Coupe |
| Engine Position | Front | Front |
| Engine Size | 2260 cc | 6295 cc |
| Horse Power | 153 HP | 326 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5800 RPM | 4800 RPM |
| Torque | 206 Nm | 577 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 4250 RPM | 2800 RPM |
| Engine Bore Size | 87.4 mm | 108 mm |
| Engine Stroke Size | 94 mm | 85.9 mm |
| Drive Type | Front | Rear |
| Number of Seats | 5 seats | 5 seats |
| Number of Doors | 5 doors | 2 doors |
| Vehicle Weight | 1715 kg | 1959 kg |
| Vehicle Length | 4450 mm | 5420 mm |
| Vehicle Width | 1790 mm | 1980 mm |
| Vehicle Height | 1780 mm | 1400 mm |
| Wheelbase Size | 2630 mm | 3030 mm |
| Fuel Tank Capacity | 62 L | 94 L |
